MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 237%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 125%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 281%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 126%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics193% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive374% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
CPU throttled at 92% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4  (all builds)
Memory25 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit farver
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220124
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 21 '22 at 10:47
Run Duration413 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU0%
CPU Throttled 92%
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 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$327
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
126% Outstanding
Memory 94.7
1-Core 219
2-Core 434
130% 249 Pts
4-Core 839
8-Core 1,699
149% 1,269 Pts
64-Core 2,994
185% 2,994 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 126%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$625
Asus(1043 8822) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 511.79
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
193% Outstanding
Lighting 282
Reflection 250
Parallax 289
230% 274 fps
MRender 316
Gravity 232
Splatting 173
189% 240 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 193%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$158
786GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2QEXE7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2381 2143 1174 1175 1174 1176 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
374% Outstanding
Read 2,503
Write 2,287
Mixed 1,672
SusWrite 1,537
448% 2,000 MB/s
4K Read 71.2
4K Write 233
4K Mixed 106
367% 137 MB/s
DQ Read 1,608
DQ Write 1,368
DQ Mixed 1,543
1,141% 1,506 MB/s
Poor: 214%
This bench: 374%
Great: 372%
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
424GB free
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 485 484 486 484 481 482 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
124% Outstanding
Read 496
Write 477
Mixed 451
SusWrite 484
108% 477 MB/s
4K Read 39.9
4K Write 111
4K Mixed 55.9
191% 68.9 MB/s
DQ Read 375
DQ Write 322
DQ Mixed 345
260% 348 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 124%
Great: 133%
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
540GB free
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 484 484 486 484 481 481 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
117% Outstanding
Read 454
Write 429
Mixed 421
SusWrite 483
101% 447 MB/s
4K Read 30.8
4K Write 101
4K Mixed 54.9
170% 62.1 MB/s
DQ Read 373
DQ Write 320
DQ Mixed 343
258% 345 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 117%
Great: 133%
WD Black SN750 NVMe PCIe M.2 2TB (2019)-$300
1TB free
Firmware: 102430WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2190 1873 1338 1336 1341 1335 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
321% Outstanding
Read 1,894
Write 2,257
Mixed 1727
SusWrite 1,569
420% 1,862 MB/s
4K Read 36.5
4K Write 236
4K Mixed 63.6
261% 112 MB/s
DQ Read 1,716
DQ Write 1,471
DQ Mixed 1,581
1,188% 1,589 MB/s
Poor: 183%
This bench: 321%
Great: 320%
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$158
234GB free
Firmware: 2B2QEXE7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2194 1276 1277 1278 1276 1273 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
364% Outstanding
Read 2,469
Write 2,324
Mixed 1,734
SusWrite 1,429
446% 1,989 MB/s
4K Read 65.9
4K Write 206
4K Mixed 100
337% 124 MB/s
DQ Read 1,784
DQ Write 1503
DQ Mixed 1,602
1,212% 1,630 MB/s
Poor: 214%
This bench: 364%
Great: 372%
WD Black 4TB (2013)-$178
1.5TB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 137 137 140 140 140 139 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
84.3% Excellent
Read 155
Write 136
Mixed 85.8
SusWrite 139
95% 129 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1
199% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 84.3%
Great: 98%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G Skill Intl F4-3600C16-8GTZR 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
125% Outstanding
MC Read 46.2
MC Write 46.2
MC Mixed 42.3
128% 44.9 GB/s
SC Read 30.5
SC Write 48.7
SC Mixed 39.9
113% 39.7 GB/s
Latency 58.1
69% 58.1 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 125%
Great: 137%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4(MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 11,189 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 208%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 114%
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Workstation
Workstation 229%
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Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 - $117

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 98% - Outstanding Total price: $1,154
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